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The Vintage Fashion Guild™ (VFG) is an international organization dedicated to the promotion and preservation of vintage fashion.
The Vintage Fashion Guild™ (VFG) is an international community of people with expertise in vintage fashion. VFG members enjoy a wealth of resources, avenues for promoting their shops and specialties, and camaraderie with others who share a common interest and passion.
A reversing (broken) twill weave which creates a zigzag pattern, resembling a fish backbone. Originally always wool—now wool or blends—herringbone may be a tweed with that fabric’s characteristic slubs. The twill may be one color, but it is probably best known in two colors, creating zigzag stripes. Also called chevron weave.
Herringbone twill has been known to inspire printed patterns in imitation.
Uses: Coats, suits, jackets, skirts
See also: District checks Tweed
Herringbone worsted
Herringbone tweed